Peruvian Chef

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and passionate Executive Chef to run, cook, and manage a Peruvian–Japanese fusion cuisine food truck. This role requires someone who thrives in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and can maintain exceptional food quality while managing daily kitchen operations.

The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary aspects of the food truck, including food preparation, inventory management, equipment monitoring, and customer service. The ideal candidate is highly organized, disciplined, and capable of executing every dish to the highest standard.

We encourage creative freedom. The Chef will have the opportunity to develop new menu items aligned with the truck’s theme, subject to final approval from ownership.

A background in both Peruvian and Japanese cuisine is REQUIRED.

This is a full-time position. The food truck opens 6 days a week. Tuesdays are off.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily cleanliness of the truck and ensure all sanitation and health standards are met
• Manage all food preparation, cooking, and plating for incoming orders
• Oversee food inventory, ordering, and cost control
• Make weekly trips to Restaurant Depot and other suppliers to purchase inventory
• Manage the POS system, register, and kiosk display
• Manage incoming delivery orders through Uber Eats, DoorDash, and BentoBox
• Produce and serve all orders in a timely manner during service hours
• Monitor kitchen equipment to ensure everything is operating properly
• Provide customers with professional, respectful, and high-quality service
• Open and close the food truck daily

Requirements

• Proven experience cooking Peruvian and Japanese cuisine, including sushi
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to speak English and Spanish
• Reliable transportation (Car preferred) to complete weekly supply runs
• Must have legal U.S. work authorization for employment and tax purposes

Compensation

• $1350 Weekly Pay + Tips

• Hours will be 60 hours/week. Our schedule is

• Mon, Wed, Thur, : 12pm - 11pm

• Fri, Sat, Sun: 12pm - 12am

• Tues: CLOSED

Creative Opportunity

The Executive Chef will have the opportunity to develop new dishes and specials that align with the Peruvian–Japanese fusion concept. We encourage creativity and innovation while maintaining the truck’s brand identity.

Growth Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to grow with the brand as operations expand, including potential involvement in future food trucks or restaurant concepts.

The Executive Chef will be given full operational responsibility for the food truck while working closely with ownership to meet performance and quality standards.

How to Apply

Please send your resume outlining your culinary experience, background in Peruvian and Japanese cuisine, and any leadership roles in kitchen operations.

You can send resume through Indeed or email ([email protected])

PLEASE NOTE: This Chef position is very demanding and will require a strong minded, level headed person to manage this truck.

Please have a current position as we will be conducting interviews which will take 2 to 4 weeks minimum.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1,350.00 per week

Work Location: In person